Is Rotella 15w40 good for motorcycles?

It’s Rotella, and it’s marketed as a diesel truck oil. But it has the letters “JASO MA” printed on the bottle, which means it’s OK to use in motorcycles, according to the manufacturer.

Can I put 15W-40 in my Harley?

Sure. Any oil is better than no oil. One can combine any weight and type of motor since they’ll intermix so doesn’t hurt anything if one tops up a petroleum motor oil with a synthetic oil or use a combination of what’s on hand to fill the sump.

Can I use diesel oil in my Harley Davidson?

Like a diesel engine, a Harley engine is classified as “heavy duty” use. So, many of the additive packages they put in the oils are very similar. If you’re going to do this, our suggestion is to at least use full synthetic 15w-40 heavy duty diesel oil.

Can I use diesel oil in my motorcycle?

Diesels oils are as close as you can get to motorcycle oil. They DO NOT contain friction modifiers that will harm your clutch.

Can you use Rotella T6 in a motorcycle?

So, yes, you can use Rotella T6 in your 4 stroke motorcycle engine with a wet clutch. Do match viscosities to your motorcycle manufacturer’s requirements. If the T6 isn’t made in the proper viscosity, then use another oil.

Can heavy duty diesel oil be used in motorcycles?

Can I use diesel oil in motorcycle?

Motorcycle gasoline engines may not seem in the same league as the big displacement diesel engine under your hood, but they share some of the same lubrication requirements. So yes, in many cases, a premium heavy-duty universal oil capable of serving both diesel and gasoline engines is the best choice for your bike.

Is the Rotella 15-40 good for a Softail?

Im running rotella 15-40 in my 07 softail w/ a 107″bb kit. Im just breaking it in. the oil seems fine until the motor heats up to about 140 degrees celcius according to the data log on my DTT. Then i can hear top end clatter pretty bad. Anyone else have this problem w/ this oil? is it because its 40w and not 50?

Is the ht / hs vis higher on a Rotella 15w40?

However, I can assure you that the HT/HS vis of virtually any 20w50 oil, be it conventional or synthetic, will be higher than that of the Rotella 15w40. Don’t do it. It is going to blow up.

What kind of Rotella does a Harley Davidson use?

Shell Rotella® T Synthetic SAE 5W-40 is widely used by folks on the Gold Wing board. I put in my GW a few weeks ago and will most likely put in my Fatboy for this spring/summer. Swuts in my 98″ as we speak. First change on the new build was at about 65 miles, 360 miles on it now, I’ll change it again in a few hundred to Amsoil.

Which is the best oil for a Harley Davidson Sportster?

Rotella 15w40 is a great oil, IMO, and I use it in my Sportster. However, I can assure you that the HT/HS vis of virtually any 20w50 oil, be it conventional or synthetic, will be higher than that of the Rotella 15w40. Don’t do it. It is going to blow up. My wife gave me the bike as a surprise birthday present.~!Awesome! :Banadance

However, I can assure you that the HT/HS vis of virtually any 20w50 oil, be it conventional or synthetic, will be higher than that of the Rotella 15w40. Don’t do it. It is going to blow up.

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